Wheel spinning exercise systems

ABSTRACT

A wheel spinning exercise system for providing an effective exercise and therapeutic tool useful for releasing carpal tunnel syndrome, strengthening muscles of hands, relieving arthritis, and providing relaxation to an exercise-user. A central disk having a first-aperture, a first-middle-aperture, a second-middle-aperture, and a third-aperture. The device further includes at least one first-cord which passes through the apertures.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material, to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of exercise devices and more specifically relates to a wheel spinning exercise system.

2. Description of Related Art

Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons, including strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, and merely enjoyment. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system and helps prevent the “diseases of affluence” such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity. It may also help prevent stress and depression and/or help to promote or maintain positive self-esteem.

Numerous personal exercise devices have been developed over the years. Some of such devices are very heavy and bulky, and not easily transported from one location to another. Other such devices have been simplified to enable ease of transportation. However, many times such simplification has resulted in diminishing the benefit received by users from utilizing the devices. A suitable solution is desired.

Several attempts have been made to solve the above-mentioned problems such as those found in U.S. Pub. No. 2012/0142505 to Markus Siebeneicher; 2009/0275261 to Bennett Roy Arnstein, U.S. Pat. No. 8,668,631 to Forbes Riley; U.S. Pat. No. 5,512,028 to Robert W. Sparks, III; U.S. Pat. No. 8,821,358 to Gary V. Werner; U.S. Pat. No. 6,740,013 to Gary V. Werner; U.S. Pat. No. 6,482,137 to Brett C. Walker; U.S. Pat. No.3,737,162 to Wood L and Foreign Pat. No. WO 2005046805 to Havlik Radoslav. This art is representative of exercise devices. However, none of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the invention as claimed.

Preferably, an exercise device should provide an effective exercise and therapeutic tool and, yet would operate reliably and be manufactured at a modest expense. Thus, a need exists for a reliable wheel spinning exercise system to avoid the above-mentioned problems.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known exercise device art, the present invention provides a novel wheel spinning exercise system. The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail is to provide an effective exercise and therapeutic tool.

A wheel spinning exercise system is disclosed herein, in a preferred embodiment, comprising: a wheel spinning exercise assembly, a central disk having a first-aperture, a first-middle-aperture, a second-middle-aperture, and a third-aperture, and at least one first-cord. The wheel spinning exercise system comprises the wheel spinning exercise assembly. The wheel spinning exercise assembly comprises the central disk, and the at least one first-cord structured and arranged to work in functional combination. The wheel spinning exercise assembly may further comprise a second-cord.

The central disk in the preferred embodiment comprises the first-aperture, the first-middle-aperture, the second-middle-aperture, and the third-aperture. The first-aperture, the first-middle-aperture, the second-middle-aperture, and the third-aperture are equally spaced from each other in a semi-linear or linear relationship. The first-aperture and the third-aperture are equidistantly spaced from the first-middle-aperture, the second-middle-aperture to create a balancing effect while the central disk is spun via manipulation of the at least one first-cord. The central disk may comprise plastic. The plastic of the central disk comprises a mass greater than that of the at least one first-cord for efficient manipulation of the central disk in relation to the at least one first-cord.

The central disk comprises a periphery with the first-aperture non-concentrically-placed relative to the periphery of the central disk. The central disk comprises a periphery with the first-middle-aperture, the second-middle-aperture concentrically-placed about a mid-point relative to the periphery of the central disk. The central disk comprises a periphery with the third-aperture non-concentrically-placed relative to the periphery of the central disk. The at least one first-cord passes through the first-middle-aperture and the second-middle-aperture of the central disk. The at least one first-cord comprises about one-half meter in length. The at least one first-cord is able to be pulled in opposite directions making horizontal double lines while leaving the central disk in a center of at least one first-cord. The at least one first-cord is intertwined to itself in a spiral relationship for use in spinning the central disk about the at least one first-cord. The at least one first-cord is used to manipulate the central disk in a spinning motion as the at least one first-cord is moved between an intertwined-condition and an un-intertwined-condition with respect to itself.

Manipulation of the at least one first-cord by the exercise-user results in cyclic spinning of the central disk in alternately opposing directions applying a force to the exercise-user of the wheel spinning exercise system to exercise one or more muscle groups of the exercise-user. The at least one first-cord comprises right-finger-loop-knot and a left-finger-loop-knot at respective ends of the at least one first-cord. A right-finger of the exercise-user is inserted in to the right-finger-loop-knot for pulling the at least one first-cord. The left-finger of the exercise-user is inserted in to the left-finger-loop-knot for pulling the at least one first-cord.

The wheel spinning exercise assembly produces audible sound waves when in use for monitoring spins. Forearms of the exercise-user are held substantially parallel to one another above a torso of the exercise-user during use. The wheel spinning exercise system is an effective exercise device and therapeutic tool useful for releasing carpal tunnel syndrome, strengthening muscles of hands, relieving arthritis, and providing relaxation to an exercise-user.

A kit is described herein including: a wheel spinning exercise assembly and a set of user exercise instructions.

A method of using a wheel spinning exercise system is also disclosed herein comprising the steps of: inserting a right-finger of an exercise-user into a right-finger-loop-knot, inserting a left-finger of an exercise-user into a left-finger-loop-knot, pulling at least one first-cord and simultaneously moving arms apart, removing the right-finger of the exercise-user, and removing the left-finger of the exercise-user after use.

The present invention holds significant improvements and serves as a wheel spinning exercise system. For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, wheel spinning exercise system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a wheel spinning exercise system during an ‘in-use’ condition according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the wheel spinning exercise system comprising a wheel spinning exercise assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the wheel spinning exercise assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-2.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the wheel spinning exercise assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-3.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use for the wheel spinning exercise assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to an exercise device and more particularly to a wheel spinning exercise system as used to improve therapeutic exercising means.

Generally speaking, the device is a wheel made of light wood, plastic, or ceramic. It is approximately 5 centimeters in diameter with two holes in the center and one or more holes around the holes located in the center. A rope of approximately 85 centimeters in length passes through the middle holes of the circular wood, plastic or ceramic device. The rope loops around and may be tied at both ends of the rope, making double lines.

To use, a user may place the middle finger of both respective hands in the rope loops at the end of each rope. A user's hands must be facing each other then pull out to the opposite directions making horizontal double lines, leaving the wheel in the center lines. With the right hand a user may loosen the tension of the double lines and rotate the right hand in order to twist the lines together. This will make the wheel spin in the center by following the motion. While spinning the device may create a sound, which should help users to monitor the velocity spins.

The device may be manufactured in various colors including red, yellow, blue, and green that help the care giver to evaluate and reward clients, by changing the color of the device for the client, according to the client progress in the therapeutic practice. Wheel spinning exercise system is a method of therapeutic treatment, prevention, and improvement to people with hand, arm, or shoulder illnesses or disabilities.

Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in FIG. 1, wheel spinning exercise system 100 comprising wheel spinning exercise assembly 110, central disk 114 having first-aperture 118, first-middle-aperture 122, second-middle-aperture 126, and third-aperture 130, at least one first-cord 134. Wheel spinning exercise system 100 comprises wheel spinning exercise assembly 110. Wheel spinning exercise assembly 110 comprises central disk 114, and at least one first-cord 134 structured and arranged to work in functional combination. Central disk 114 comprises first-aperture 118, first-middle-aperture 122, second-middle-aperture 126, and third-aperture 130. At least one first-cord 134 passes through first-middle-aperture 122, second-middle-aperture 126 of central disk 114.

First-aperture 118 and third-aperture 130 are equidistantly spaced from first-middle-aperture 122 and second-middle-aperture 126 to create a balancing effect while central disk 114 is spun via manipulation of at least one first-cord 134. At least one first-cord 134 is intertwined to itself in a spiral relationship for use in spinning central disk 114 about at least one first-cord 134. At least one first-cord 134 is used to manipulate central disk 114 in a spinning motion as at least one first-cord 134 is moved between an intertwined-condition and an un-intertwined-condition to itself. Wheel spinning exercise system 100 is an effective exercise device and therapeutic tool useful for releasing carpal tunnel syndrome, strengthening muscles of hands, relieving arthritis, and providing relaxation to exercise-user 140. Wheel spinning exercise assembly 110 further comprises a second-cord 136.

Central disk 114 may comprise wood. Wood (when used) of central disk 114 comprises a mass greater than that of at least one first-cord 134 for efficient manipulate of central disk 114 in relation to said at least one first-cord 134. Central disk 114 alternately comprises plastic. Plastic of central disk 114 comprises a mass greater than that of at least one first-cord 134 for efficient manipulation of central disk 114 in relation to at least one first-cord 134. Central disk 114 comprises a periphery, first-middle-aperture 122, second-middle-aperture 126 concentrically-placed about a mid-point relative to periphery of central disk 114. First-aperture, first-middle-aperture 122, second-middle-aperture 126, and third-aperture 130 are equally spaced from each other in a semi-linear-relationship. Other linear or non-linear relationships may be employed.

At least one first-cord 134 is able to be pulled in opposite directions making horizontal double lines while leaving central disk 114 in a center of at least one first-cord 134. At least one first-cord 134 comprises one-half meter in length. At least one first-cord 134 comprises right-finger-loop-knot 142 and left-finger-loop-knot 144 at respective ends of at least one first-cord 134. Right-finger 154 of exercise-user 140 is inserted in to right-finger-loop-knot 142 for pulling at least one first-cord 134. Left-finger 156 of exercise-user 140 is inserted in to left-finger-loop-knot 144 for pulling said at least one first-cord 134. Wheel spinning exercise assembly 110 produces audible sound waves when in use for monitoring spins. Manipulation of at least one first-cord 134 by exercise-user 140 results in cyclic spinning of central disk 114 in alternately opposing directions applying a force to exercise-user 140 of wheel spinning exercise system 100 to exercise one or more muscle groups of exercise-user 140.

Relationally speaking, central disk 114 comprises a periphery, first-aperture 118 non-concentrically-placed relative to periphery of central disk 114. Central disk 114 comprises a periphery, third-aperture 130 non-concentrically-placed relative to periphery of central disk 114. Forearms 146 of exercise-user 140 are held substantially parallel to one another above a torso of exercise-user 140 during use.

Wheel spinning exercise system 100 may be sold as kit 440 comprising the following parts: at least one wheel spinning exercise assembly 110; and at least one set of user exercise instructions. The kit has instructions such that functional relationships are detailed in relation to the structure of the invention (such that the invention can be used, maintained, or the like in a preferred manner). Wheel spinning exercise system 100 may be manufactured and provided for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for a wide assortment of applications. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example, including more or less components, customized parts, different exercise combinations, parts may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.

Referring now to FIG. 5 showing flowchart 550 illustrating method of use 500 for wheel spinning exercise system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4. As shown, method of use 500 may comprise the steps of: step one 501, inserting a right-finger 154 of exercise-user 140 into right-finger-loop-knot 142; step two 502 inserting a left-finger 156 of exercise-user 140 into left-finger-loop-knot 144; step three 503 pulling at least one first-cord 134 moving arms apart; step four 504 removing right-finger 154 of exercise-user 140; step five 505 and removing left-finger 156 of exercise-user 140.

It should be noted that step four 504 and step five 505 are optional steps and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method of use 500.

It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112, ¶6. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. 

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:
 1. A wheel spinning exercise system comprising: a wheel spinning exercise assembly; a central disk having; a first-aperture; a first-middle-aperture; a second-middle-aperture; and a third-aperture; at least one first-cord; wherein said wheel spinning exercise system comprises said wheel spinning exercise assembly; wherein said wheel spinning exercise assembly comprises said central disk, and said at least one first-cord structured and arranged to work in functional combination; wherein said central disk comprises said first-aperture, said first-middle-aperture, said second-middle-aperture, and said third-aperture; wherein said at least one first-cord passes through said first-middle-aperture, said second-middle-aperture of said central disk; wherein said first-aperture and said third-aperture are equidistantly spaced from said first-middle-aperture, said second-middle-aperture to create a balancing effect while said central disk is spun via manipulation of said at least one first-cord; wherein said at least one first-cord is intertwined to itself in a spiral relationship for use in spinning said central disk about said at least one first-cord; wherein said at least one first-cord is used to manipulate said central disk in a spinning motion as said at least one first-cord is moved between an intertwined-condition and an un-intertwined-condition to itself; and wherein said wheel spinning exercise system is an effective exercise device and therapeutic tool useful for releasing carpal tunnel syndrome, strengthening muscles of hands, relieving arthritis, and providing relaxation to an exercise-user.
 2. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said wheel spinning exercise assembly further comprises a second-cord.
 3. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said central disk comprises wood, said wood said central disk comprising a mass greater than that of said at least one first-cord for efficient manipulate of said central disk in relation to said at least one first-cord.
 4. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said central disk comprises plastic said plastic said central disk comprising a mass greater than that of said at least one first-cord for efficient manipulate of said central disk in relation to said at least one first-cord.
 5. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said central disk comprises a periphery, said first-middle-aperture, said second-middle-aperture concentrically-placed about a mid-point relative to said periphery of said central disk.
 6. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said first-aperture, said first-middle-aperture, said second-middle-aperture, and said third-aperture are equally spaced from each other in a semi-linear-relationship.
 7. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said at least one first-cord is able to be pulled in opposite directions making horizontal double lines while leaving said central disk in a center of at least one first-cord.
 8. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said at least one first-cord comprises one-half meter in length.
 9. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said at least one first-cord comprises right-finger-loop-knot and a left-finger-loop-knot at respective ends of said at least one first-cord.
 10. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 9 wherein a right-finger of said exercise-user is inserted in to said right-finger-loop-knot for pulling said at least one first-cord.
 11. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 9 wherein said a left-finger of said exercise-user is inserted in to said left-finger-loop-knot for pulling said at least one first-cord.
 12. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said wheel spinning exercise assembly produces audible sound waves when in use for monitoring spins.
 13. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein manipulation of said at least one first-cord by said exercise-user results in cyclic spinning of said central disk in alternately opposing directions applying a force to said exercise-user of said wheel spinning exercise system to exercise one or more muscle groups of said exercise-user.
 14. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said central disk comprises a periphery, said first-aperture non-concentrically-placed relative to said periphery of said central disk.
 15. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein said central disk comprises a periphery, said third-aperture non-concentrically-placed relative to said periphery of said central disk.
 16. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 1 wherein forearms of said exercise-user are held substantially parallel to one another above a torso of said exercise-user during use.
 17. A wheel spinning exercise system comprising: a wheel spinning exercise assembly; a central disk having; a first-aperture; a first-middle-aperture; a second-middle-aperture; and a third-aperture; and at least one first-cord; wherein said wheel spinning exercise system comprises said wheel spinning exercise assembly; wherein said wheel spinning exercise assembly comprises said central disk, and said at least one first-cord structured and arranged to work in functional combination; wherein said wheel spinning exercise assembly further comprises a second-cord; wherein said central disk comprises said first-aperture, said first-middle-aperture, said second-middle-aperture, and said third-aperture; wherein said first-aperture, said first-middle-aperture, said second-middle-aperture, and said third-aperture are equally spaced from each other in a linear relationship; wherein said first-aperture and said third-aperture are equidistantly spaced from said first-middle-aperture, said second-middle-aperture to create a balancing effect while said central disk is spun via manipulation of said at least one first-cord; wherein said central disk comprises plastic said plastic said central disk comprising a mass greater than that of said at least one first-cord for efficient manipulate of said central disk in relation to said at least one first-cord; wherein said central disk comprises a periphery, said first-aperture non-concentrically-placed relative to said periphery of said central disk; wherein said central disk comprises a periphery, said first-middle-aperture, said second-middle-aperture concentrically-placed about a mid-point relative to said periphery of said central disk; wherein said central disk comprises a periphery, said third-aperture non-concentrically-placed relative to said periphery of said central disk; wherein said at least one first-cord passes through said first-middle-aperture, said second-middle-aperture of said central disk; wherein said at least one first-cord comprises one-half meter in length; wherein said at least one first-cord is able to be pulled in opposite directions making horizontal double lines while leaving said central disk in a center of at least one first-cord; wherein said at least one first-cord is intertwined to itself in a spiral relationship for use in spinning said central disk about said at least one first-cord; wherein said at least one first-cord is used to manipulate said central disk in a spinning motion as said at least one first-cord is moved between an intertwined-condition and an un-intertwined-condition to itself; wherein manipulation of said at least one first-cord by said exercise-user results in cyclic spinning of said central disk in alternately opposing directions applying a force to said exercise-user of said wheel spinning exercise system to exercise one or more muscle groups of said exercise-user; wherein said at least one first-cord comprises right-finger-loop-knot and a left-finger-loop-knot at respective ends of said at least one first-cord; wherein a right-finger of said exercise-user is inserted in to said right-finger-loop-knot for pulling said at least one first-cord; wherein said a left-finger of said exercise-user is inserted in to said left-finger-loop-knot for pulling said at least one first-cord; wherein said wheel spinning exercise assembly produces audible sound waves when in use for monitoring spins; wherein forearms of said exercise-user are held substantially parallel to one another above a torso of said exercise-user during use; and wherein said wheel spinning exercise system is an effective exercise device and therapeutic tool useful for releasing carpal tunnel syndrome, strengthening muscles of hands, relieving arthritis, and providing relaxation to an exercise-user.
 18. The wheel spinning exercise system of claim 17 further comprising a kit including: said wheel spinning exercise assembly; and a set of user exercise instructions.
 19. A method of using a wheel spinning exercise system comprising the steps of: inserting a right-finger of an exercise-user into a right-finger-loop-knot; inserting a left-finger of an exercise-user into a left-finger-loop-knot; and pulling at least one first-cord moving arms apart.
 20. The method of claim 19 further comprising the steps of: removing said right-finger of said exercise-user; and removing said left-finger of said exercise-user. 